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ALL I EVER WANTED by Kristan Higgins

All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins Publisher: Harlequin Pages: 384 Source: Purchased Buy on Amazon   ALL I EVER WANTED by Kristan Higgins Review (4 out of 5 Stars) If you are looking for a cute romance, look no further than All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins. As hard as Callie Grey tries to create the perfect life for herself, she has to face the facts: she’s just turned thirty and the man she’s been crushing on for years, Mark, is dating someone else. She needs to let him go, but she can’t resist the idea of making him jealous by dating the new veterinarian in town, Ian. Unfortunately, Ian is frosty, standoffish, and not at all receptive to Callie’s advances. He might, however, be interested in hiring her to promote his practice since he doesn’t really know anybody in Georgebury, Vermont and Callie, the former prom queen, [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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Aug 23

2010

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LOVER MINE by J. R. Ward

LOVER MINE by J. R. Ward Review (3.5 out of 5 Stars) Lover Mine by J. R. Ward Release Date: April 27, 2010 Publisher: NAL Hardcover Pages: 528 Source: Purchased Buy on Amazon J. R. Ward’s alpha-male vampire warriors return in the eighth book of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Lover Mine. This time it’s John Matthew’s turn to find love, the only problem is that the woman he is meant to be with, Xhex, is currently being held captive by his enemy, Lash. That’s a pretty big obstacle, but even larger problems loom if the two want to have a relationship. Both will have to overcome the abuse they suffered in the past, and the half-vampire/half-sympath Xhex will have to conquer the darker, self-serving side of her personality. Meanwhile, Blay continues to fight his attraction to Quinn (though I don’t get what he sees in the inconsiderate man-whore). Enter [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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May 10

2010

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THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE edited by Trisha Telep

THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE edited by Trisha Telep Review (2 out of 5 Stars) The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance edited by Trisha Telep Release Date: December 8, 2009 Publisher: Running Press Pages: 512 Source: Purchased Buy on Amazon Around Valentine’s Day this year, I was at a bookstore and got sucked in by their display of romance novels. I impulsively bought The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance, an anthology of 20 short stories about, you guessed it, romance and time travel. I loved The Time Traveler’s Wife and I was hoping that some of the stories might have a similar vibe. Unfortunately, I had mixed feelings about the book so let me break it down into the good and the bad: What I liked – There’s a lot of variety among the twenty different stories as they are set in different time periods ranging [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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Mar 16

2010

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KNIT THE SEASON Book Review

KNIT THE SEASON by Kate Jacobs (2 out of 5 stars) Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs Release Date: November 3, 2009 Publisher: Putnam Adult Pages: 272 Buy on Amazon Once October/November rolls around I begin to get excited for the holidays. Not just the holidays, but everything that goes along with the chilly weather. The sweaters, the baking, curling up on the couch and reading a good book. When I got the opportunity to check out Kate Jacob’s new book in her famous “Knitting” series, Knit the Season I thought what a better way to usher in the fall than a book that incorporates sweaters and baking into the plot? You may already be familiar with Jacob’s first two book in this series, The Friday Night Knitting Club and Knit Two. Knit The Season is the next book in the series and it will be available in stores on [...]

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AUTHOR: Amie

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Oct 15

2009

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES Book Review

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith One book that has been getting a ton of buzz lately is the mash up Pride And Prejudice And Zombies. Seth Grahame-Smith has taken Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice and inserted a zombie sub-plot. First let me say that I’m a HUGE Austen fan. I’ve read Pride & Prejudice about 5 times (you can read my review here) and have watched the movie and mini-series more times that I’d care to admit. I also like to think I have a pretty good sense of humor, so I told myself going into this whole zombie thing, to have an open mind and go with the flow. I lasted about 3 pages before I chucked the book across the room. I picked it up, dusted it off, and inspected the back cover which says, “Jane Austen is the author of Sense [...]

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AUTHOR: Amie

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Aug 19

2009

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KEY OF VALOR Review

KEY OF VALOR by Nora Roberts Key Of Valor is the third and final book in the famous trilogy by Nora Roberts. The darkest of the three books, Valor will have you staying up late, and skimming impatiently ahead to find the conclusion of this fun, yet emotionally gripping tale. Key Of Valor tells the story of Zoe’s quest for the final key. If she finds it, she can unlock the souls of 3 demigoddesses that have been cursed by an evil sorcerer, Kane. She will also unlock a curse that keeps the Gods Rowena and Pitte confined to Earth. Even though the Key Of Valor is predictable, it still manages to be fun and full of suspense. I finished this book over this past weekend while I sat by the pool and sipped a cold drink. If you haven’t read these books yet, I suggest you do just that. [...]

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AUTHOR: Amie

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Jul 14

2009

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THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE Review

THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE by Nora Roberts I just finished the 2nd book in the Nora Roberts “key” trilogy, The Key Of Knowledge. This book picks up right where the first one left off. It follows the tale of Dana’s quest for the second key. Like the first quest, which featured Malory, Dana will have 4 weeks to find her key. In order for it to be revealed, she must look within herself, her relationships, and her gift, which is knowledge. She also has the help of 5 of her close friends, as well as the magical Rowenna and Pitte, but in many ways, the quest is hers alone. The Key Of Knowledge is a little bit darker than the first book, The Key Of Light (read my review here). In order to move forward on her quest, Dana must first confront someone who has caused her a considerable amount [...]

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AUTHOR: Amie

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Jul 8

2009

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THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE Book Review

THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE by Audrey Niffenegger Once in a while I read a book that is so original, touching, or thought-provoking that it stays with me long after I’ve finished reading. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is the perfect example of a book like this because it is all of these things and more. It tells the love story of Henry and Clare and how they maintain a relationship while Henry is spontaneously traveling to different points in time. The book begins with Henry meeting Clare for the first time when he is twenty-eight and she is twenty, but she first met him when she was six years old and he was in his thirties. This may seem impossible, but, due to a genetic disorder, Henry randomly travels through time. During one of his early visits, Henry tells Clare that in the future they are married, and [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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Jul 4

2009

COMMENTS: 7

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KEY OF LIGHT Review

KEY OF LIGHT by Nora Roberts I recently took a family member’s recommendation and checked out the book, Key Of Light by Nora Roberts. Key Of Light, is the first book in a trilogy about three woman that are brought together to help break a spell that was cast over a thousand years ago. When Malory Price received a mysterious invitation for “cocktails and conversation” at the spooky Warrior’s Peak, she decided she’d check it out. She’s intrigued and a little nervous when she finds out only 2 other people received an invitation, Dana Steel and Zoe McCourt. They learn that once, every generation, three women are born with the ability to locate 3 hidden keys. If the keys are found they can be used to break a spell that has kept 3 demigoddesses locked away for over a thousand years. Also, if all 3 women are successful they’ll each [...]

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AUTHOR: Amie

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Jun 28

2009

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